Butterflies that pop

So i finally put together this card today, i've had the background mat cut, the cardstock picked and the little orange and spot border cut out.. Ive just been trying to figure out what to put on the card itself.  Well i got this beautiful butterfly through the week and I originally stamped it with pinks and purples with no intention of using on this card.

I then thought OH.. and did it in orange, red, and coloured in a few accents and wallah.. I like it.  I really need some baby rivets or eyelets? for the little word plates, i dont like using brads on them.  

I was going to make this a boy card, considering the background..but the butterfly sort of throws that idea out of the water!

I hope you like this one, i think im getting a bit better at this.  The nestabilities certainly make a big difference to the final layout of the cards~

Cards

I have finally made a few cards, one im thrilled with and two are just OK and part of the learning curve. We have two 5 yr old birthdays coming up for friends so two of these are in the post tomororw.

The first card is for a little boy, I had some fun with a new stamp from Kaszazz its nice to have a boy stamp..i think its my first!
The colouring on the card is the best bit. Prismacolour pencils with odourless mineral spirits for blending, I have so much fun with this. You really can make a mistake with it.

Stamps - Best Friends 4156kj Kaszazz
Ink - Stampin'Up Basic Black
Paper - Stampin'Up! Whisper white and neutrals
Accessories - Stampin Up word punch, prismacolour pencils and mineral spririts

Next we have another Kaszaaz stamp,  who is also coloured in Prisma and mineral spirits, dont you love how it makes the card a little more interesting.  I used the cuttlebug as the mount behind her, im still learning about that..I dont like how i cant matt evenly!  Ill get there.   

Stamps Emily 4150K Kaszazz and stampin up Best wishes
Ink Stampin Up Basic Black and Guava
Paper, Stampin UP Guave and whisper white
Accessories - Stampin Up large and small oval punch, cuttlebug emboss folder

And lastly, I love this card.  I got some nestabilities and suddenly my matting issues seem to be a poor distant memory.  These dies are fabulous, i dont even know if im using them correctly but i love them.    The nest in this card is from the labels set I bought them from Bec from BizzyBecs who is so lovely she even sent me an email to make sure i was using them properly..i havent printed it out yet though.

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Stamp - Rachelle Anne Miller Stamps - Xmas - Snowman
Ink - Basic Black
Paper - Stampin Up (not idea on colours)
Accessories - Nestabilities labels, and rectangles, brads

Bunnycup Embroidery

Embroidery
I am so lucky, I test embroidery designs for a very talented digitizer Ashlea who owns www.bunnycup.com and I love her designs.

I just tested this little beauty, from an upcoming set. I need to start sewing these out on actual projects instead of just testing and forgetting. This photo really doesnt do Ashlea's designs justice. I will endeavour to create some projects that really show off her work. Go and have a look at the site www.bunnycup.com its a great site.

Kaszazz

Kaszazz
I recently stumbled across Kaszazz and what a wonderful accident it was. Not only do i love the papers, the stamps and the ideas that Kaszazz has to offer, I have the opportunity to create things that I love with others with an interest in craft, stamping, papercraft and those who like to try something new.

I joined up with Kaszazz on their Quick Start plan which was $60, I was lucky enough to join right before a training day that i will attend this Sunday, showcasing new products. I haven’t actually made anything that is “officially” Kaszazz yet as im waiting to order my first batch of products. but I have tried out some project ideas, that are available to me as a Kaszzz demonstrator. I have to say im impressed, not only with the product line but also with the projects and ideas on hand. I have enough ideas to last me years, its just hard knowing which one to do first.

I originally joined Kaszazz so I could get the discount on my own purchases, but im slowly coming round to the idea that I can teach others and share my passion for craft.

My wish list is already so big, i need to prioritize.

Ill update after the Training Day on Sunday, this thursday I learn how to make my first order…